Formulating and implementing São Tomé and Príncipe's foreign policy since 1975 — protecting national sovereignty, promoting blue economy, and serving our citizens across the world.
H.E. Alberto Neto
Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Communities
Amb. Carla de Sousa
Headquarters, São Tomé
CPLP · African Union · UN · Gulf of Guinea Commission
Embassies in Lisbon, Luanda, Beijing, Paris, Geneva
São Tomé and Príncipe assumes leadership of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries for 2026-2027.
Agreement on renewable energy, digital transition and higher education signed.
Regional commitment to sustainable fishing, maritime security and anti-piracy.
Formulate. Coordinate. Implement. The Ministry ensures national sovereignty and territorial integrity through principled diplomacy and global cooperation.
Advancing sovereignty, maritime security and multilateral engagement across CPLP, African Union and United Nations.
Explore policy →Managing development aid, technical cooperation and partnership programs with EU, UN, CPLP and bilateral partners.
Cooperation portal →Passports, visas, legalizations, emergency support for nationals abroad and foreign citizens.
Get help →Maritime security, CPLP integration
Portugal, EU funds, mobility
South-South, climate finance
Infrastructure, digital cooperation
UN, SIDS, Gulf of Guinea
“São Tomé and Príncipe's foreign policy is rooted in peace, respect for international law, and an unwavering commitment to our partners — for the prosperity of our people and the protection of our blue nation.”
H.E. Alberto Neto
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Communities